We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Chief People Officer – Operational People Services to join our senior People leadership team and play a pivotal role in delivering modern, high impact People services across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of high quality, insight-driven operational People services
* Oversee key functions including:
o HR Business Partnering
o Employee Relations & Investigations
o Medical Staffing
o Recruitment & Workforce Supply
o HR Operations
* Act as a trusted advisor to the Executive Team
* Drive a “staff voice to action” approach, using workforce insight to inform decisions
* Lead complex organisational change and workforce transformation programmes
* Champion a Just and Learning Culture, embedding fairness, openness and continuous improvement
Key Qualifications
* Significant senior HR/People leadership experience
* Strong track record in:
o Organisational change and transformation
o Managing complex employee relations
o Leading multi disciplinary HR teams
o Deep expertise in employment law and workforce frameworks
* Ability to:
o Influence at Executive and Board level
o Translate strategy into delivery
o Use data and insight to drive improvement
What We're Looking For
* A visible and authentic leader
* Passionate about staff experience, inclusion and equity
* Comfortable working in complex, fast-moving environments
* Driven to make a real difference to people and patient outcomes
Our Culture
* Health & Wellbeing – Supporting our people to thrive
* Excellent Care – Delivering the highest standards for our communities
* Accountability & Achievement – Taking ownership and driving results
* Reducing Inequalities – Creating a fair and inclusive workplace
* Together – Working collaboratively with staff, partners and communities
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
* Excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
* Salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
* Discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
* Wellbeing support, including an in-house counseling service, external helpline and more
* Staff networks and support group
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put ‘people at our heart’; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
We’re always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
At CWPT, we are creating a culture where:
* Staff feel valued, supported and heard
* Leaders are visible, accountable and compassionate
* Innovation and improvement are actively encouraged
We offer:
1. A values led organisation with a strong sense of purpose
2. The opportunity to shape People services at scale
3. A supportive and ambitious Executive team environment
4. Exposure to system working across the IC
This advert closes on Sunday 31 May 2026.
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